§ Baroness Gould of Potternewtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to hold a campaign to raise public awareness of the forthcoming referendums on elected regional assemblies. [HL5286]
§ The Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Lord Rooker)My right honourable friend the Deputy Prime Minister will be launching an information campaign in the North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber on 3 and 4 November. This campaign will explain to voters the issues around the referendums on regional assemblies and the associated local government changes, which we expect to be held next Autumn. Further events will be held over the next year. Copies of the voter-friendly leaflet are available in the Libraries of the House.